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Safety Officer Type 2 (SOF2)This position qualification standard is discontinued with transition to Complex Incident Management (CIM) Command and General Staff (C&G) Public Information Officer Type 2 (PIO2) This position qualification standard is discontinued with transition to Complex Incident Management (CIM) Command and General Staff (C&G) Safety Officer Type 1 (SOF1)Qualified As:SOF2Required Training:RT-130S-520 or CIMCFitness: M Public Information Officer Type 1 (PIO1)Qualified As:PIO2 or *OSC1 or*LSC1 or *SOF1 or*PSC1Required Training:RT-130S-520 or CIMC*Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L952) prior to position qualification.Fitness: N Safety Officer, Line (SOFR)Qualified As:Any STLorICT4Required Training:ICS-300ICS-400RT-130Fitness: M Incident Commander Type 3 (ICT3)Qualified As:ICT4 + TFLDorAny STL + any 2 SRB (one must be ENGB or CRWB) + ICT4Required Training:ICS-400RT-130S-300S-390Fitness: A Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5)Qualified As:FFT2Required Training:ICS-200RT-130S-131Fitness: A Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4)Qualified As:Any SingleResource BossRequired Training:RT-130S-200Fitness: A Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3)Qualified as:PIOT Required Training:S-130S-190L-180ICS-300ICS-400IS-700IS-800RT-130S-230 or E/L952 Fitness: N Liaison Officer (LOFR)Qualified As:NoneRequired Training:ICS-100ICS-200ICS-300IS-700IS-800Fitness: N Agency Representative (AREP)Qualified As:Agency EstablishedRequired Training:ICS-100ICS-200IS-700IS-800Fitness: NNot a C&G position Incident CommanderType 1 (ICT1)Qualified As:ICT2Required Training:RT-130S-520 or CIMCFitness: N Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)Qualified as: SOF2 or DIVSRequired Training: ICS-400RT-130S-420 or L-481 or 0-305S-520 or CIMC or CIM Field EvaluationFitness: M Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC)Qualified as: PIO2 or PIO3 or OSCC* or LSCC* or SOFC* or PSCC*Required Training: ICS-400RT-130S-420 or L-481 or 0-305S-520 or CIMC or CIM Field Evaluation*Public Information Officer Course (E/L952) prior to position qualificationFitness: N Incident Commander Type 2 (ICT2)This position qualification standard is discontinued with transition to Complex Incident Management (CIM) Command and General Staff (C&G). Public Information Officer, Technician (PIOT)Qualified As:NoneRequired Training:S-110 IS-700 ICS-100ICS-200RT-130Fitness: N Incident Commander Complex (ICCI)Qualified As:ICT2or ICT3 and OSCCor ICT3 and PSCCor ICT3 and LSCCor ICT3 and SOFCor ICT3 and FSCCRequired Training:ICS-400RT-130S-420 or L-481 or 0-305S-520 or CIMC or CIM Field EvaluationFitness: N

For information on how to interpret this chart, please review Position and Qualifications Chart Guidance.

NWCG Latest Announcements

Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups

Date:  July 10, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Equipment and Technology Subcommittee

The Logistics/Equipment Management Committee (LMC) has released Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups. This advisory highlights multiple U.S. Forest Service regions reporting front driveline joint failure incidents.

This advisory recommends firefighters and fire managers to: 

  • Follow all Ram-issued inspection, maintenance, and service guidance for front driveline joints. 
  • Consider installing a driveline loop. 
  • Coordinate with fleet managers and service providers to determine the most appropriate driveline loop kit for each pickup.

For further details, please refer to the complete advisory.

References:

Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups

Technical Service Bulletin: 03-002-21

NEW! NWCG Standard Operating Procedures, PMS 900

Date:  July 9, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: NWCG Staff

NWCG is excited to announce the publication of the NWCG Standard Operating Procedures, PMS 900.

The new publication establishes general, consistent, and uniform standards for conducting business with the National Wildfire Coordinating Group.

References:

NWCG Standard Operating Procedures, PMS 900

Quarter Four Materials for the 2025-2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign Now Available

Date:  July 8, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Leadership Development Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that Fourth Quarter materials for the 2025/2026 Wildland Fire Leadership Campaign are now available. This annual initiative offers all students of leadership and wildland fire management an opportunity to engage with essential leadership skills and knowledge needed to lead effectively in dynamic environments.

Quarter Four materials focus on Leadership Level 4: Leader of Leaders (Provide Direction). Leadership Level 4 is where you are setting the conditions for others to do things well, even when you are not present. This quarter focuses on equipping experienced leaders with skills to provide direction, build trust across teams, and foster strong decision making. 

References:

2025/2026 NWCG Leadership Campaign - Leadership Levels

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program

Leadership Development Subcommittee

2026 Week of Remembrance

Date:  June 30, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: 6 Minutes for Safety Subcommittee

As we approach the 2026 Week of Remembrance (WOR), June 30–July 6, we dedicate this time to reflect on past incidents from 2016 and honor the fallen through learning. Since its inception in 2014, WOR has honored wildland firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while encouraging critical discussions that reinforce lessons learned.

Throughout the week, we encourage thoughtful and generative conversations that promote a culture of continuous learning and safety.

References:

2026 Week of Remembrance: Letter to Leadership

Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center